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ABSTRACTEDLY
absently, abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly
(adverb) in an absentminded or preoccupied manner; “he read the letter absently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
abstractedly (comparative more abstractedly, superlative most abstractedly)
In an abstracted manner; separately; in the abstract. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
With absence of mind [From the early 19th century.].
Usage notes
The development of the sense with absence of mind is illustrated by the following quotation, in which to think abstractedly is to give one’s full attention to one thing, to the exclusion of all else
Synonyms
• (in an abstracted manner): See also individually
• (with absence of mind): absently, absent-mindedly
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*stract"ed*ly, adv.
Definition: In an abstracted manner; separately; with absence of mind.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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